Kemira Invests In Mobile Plant

Chemicals firm Kemira, headquartered in Helsinki, has announced the completion of an $83.3-million expansion project at its Mobile plant. New production units for emulsion polymers and bio acrylamide are expected to become fully operational by this summer. The expansion is designed to handle new process operations, logistics and support functions. It is expected to “strengthen Kemira’s position in the energy market in the Americas and [support] our growth in the region going forward,” Pedro Materan, senior vice president of Global Oil & Gas for Kemira, said. “The market demand is recovering after the 2020 slowdown, and we’re in a good position and excited to meet the growing demand of our customers for high-quality emulsion polymers.” Emulsion polymers are often used in water-intensive applications like friction reducers for the oil and gas industry.